History of Men in High Heels---Tom Hanks, Prince & others have all rocked them at least once. High heels aren’t just for women — and rarely have been throughout history (the history of the high heel). Take a look at some men, past and present, who have worked a little shoe height, and worked it well.
Royal flair
This monarch made high heels fashionable for both men and women during the 18th century by declaring them off limits to everyone except the aristocracy. Naturally, people of every class were soon wearing them, but only the nobility were allowed to wear shoes with red heels french nobility + history of red heels. Louis XIV + 4- or 5-inch heels decorated with miniature battle scenes, Louis XIV + sun king + reigned for 72.
Swishbuckler
This A-list actor has built a career on offbeat roles and swashbuckling adventure. Never afraid to blur gender lines in pursuit of a good performance, his portrayal of a transvestite film Before Night Falls is one of his most memorable. Johnny Depp films 2013.
Dressed for success
Even a leader of the free world likes to indulge in a little sartorial splendor now and then. This former U.S. president never made a secret of his preference for a stylish pair of heels above all other footwear. George w. bush, george w. bush on ranch, george w. bush + painting hobby.
Get Dorothy
Often cited as one of the finest actors of his generation, this movie star is known for roles as diverse as a confused college graduate on the make the graduate, a single father fighting to keep his son Kramer vs. Kramer and a down-and-out con man on the mean streets of Manhattan, but he created one of his most memorable roles when he put on a wig, a dress and a pair of stilettos. Dustin Hoffman, dustin hoffman "tootsie", dustin hoffman "quartet".
Stylish soldier
This legendary 12th century warrior and emperor mongol empire proved that fashion can be practical, and that even brutal conquerors can have a soft side. An expert horseman, he wore distinctive red boots with wooden heels, which most likely inspired fear in his enemies and envy among his fashion-conscious troops, but certainly kept his feet firmly in the stirrups as he rode into battle. Genghis Khan, Genghis Khan movies.
Just friends
These two actors were buddies back in the 1970s, until life took them in different directions. But they both got their start in a short-lived sitcom in which they played two struggling ad men who put on dresses and high heels in order to rent the only apartment they could afford — in a residential hotel for women. Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari in bosom buddies, bosom buddies, Peter Scolari "girls" dad.
Designed for notoriety
Demonstrating that high heels might just be back in style for men, this innovative designer of unisex, seasonal couture got the fashion world’s attention when he dressed his male models in heels (and wore a pair himself) at his New York runway show in 2009. Rad Hourani, Rad Hourani heels at fashion show, Rad Hourani.
Ladies’ man
This actor from Hollywood’s Golden Age was considered quite a ladies’ man, but when he put on women’s clothing for a 1949 screwball comedy even his dashing good looks couldn’t make him into a lady. Even so, the acrobat turned movie star scored compliments from other men in the film for his shapely legs. Cary grant, "I Was a Male War Bride".
Mr. Television
His successful transition from the vaudeville stage and radio airwaves to the small screen earned this comedian the nickname, "Mr. Television," and the title of "first genuine TV star." His weekly program NBC's Texaco Star Theater was so popular nationwide NBC's Texaco Star Theater 1948–55 that the sale of movie tickets noticeably declined on Tuesday nights, the sale of television sets skyrocketed, and many restaurants, theaters and other business shut down during his broadcast hour. Milton Berle, Milton Berle in drag.
Rock royalty
This 5-foot-2 1980s rock legend is so crazy about high heels that he has high-heeled shoes or boots custom made to match every one of his outfits. Rumor has it that even his bedroom slippers aren't flats. When he isn’t tooling around town in his little red Corvette, chances are you can find him trying on shoes. Prince concert, prince concert dates 2013.
Picture perfect
This English king, sometimes called the "Merry Monarch," is best remembered for restoring the monarchy to England english monarchy restored in 1658 after Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War ended royal rule for a time, but we remember him for his stylish footwear. His coronation portrait from 1661 shows him wearing a pair of enormous heels in the French style, even though he was over 6 feet tall when wearing socks. Charles II, King of England, british royal family.
Ready to duke it out?
It’s not that this guy was high and mighty, but if you had compared him to a woman because of his choice of footwear, you’d likely have had a fight on your hands. By all accounts, this rugged actor was a man’s man, on and off the screen. Still, nothing made him happier than a pair of high-heeled boots. John Wayne.
Twice as hot
In a classic movie comedy from the 1950s the famous film some like it hot, two male musicians are forced to flee for their lives after witnessing a mob hit. To elude their pursuers, they dress as women and join an all-female band that's headed out of town. But as you might expect, their efforts to stay out of hot water just get them in deeper and deeper — until everything works out in the end. Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis in “Some Like It Hot”, marilyn monroe, "some like it hot" film.
Dance to the music
This statuesque model, recording artist and drag queen is comfortable being called either "he" or "she," but goes by the unusual name he received from his mother Louisiana, United States. A man — or woman — of many talents, this performer became famous in the club scenes of Atlanta and New York, had a hit disco song and now hosts a popular reality TV show. RuPaul, rupaul drag race.
Music man
This iconic rock legend has inspired generations of music fans, who admire his musical talent as well as his willingness to continually reinvent himself. Openly bisexual, this pop star had a well-publicized affair with Mick Jagger and has been married to a supermodel iman for more than 20 years. David bowie, david bowie through the years.
Dangerous style
For this celebrity hair stylist and reality TV star, high heels are part of his signature style. On the other hand, wearing those heels may make it harder for this tall man to hit the deck when the bullets start flying on this reality TV show real housewives of atlanta. Derek J, real housewives of atlanta.
Sensible shoes
This actor’s gift at doing impressions came in handy when he had to don women’s clothing and transform himself into an elderly English matron for this 1993 movie "Mrs. Doubtfire”, where he plays a divorced father who will do anything to stay close to his kids. Robin Williams in “Mrs. Doubtfire”, Robin Williams in “Mrs. Doubtfire”, robin williams "crazy ones".
Currying favor
Some people are horrified by this actor’s mid-1970s performance as a transvestite and mad scientist, while others look for opportunities to watch it again and again. Ah, well, fame is a rocky road. Regardless, the actor’s first film appearance made him a star — and a cult figure — and is sure to be the role with which he will always be most closely associated. Tim Curry in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, Tim Curry "clone wars".
Man on a swing
When this legendary rock star took on the role of a transvestite chanteuse in a 1997 film about the persecution of homosexuals in Nazi Germany, it was soon clear that he wasn’t just another honky-tonk woman. Mick Jagger singing “Streets of Berlin” in the movie “Bent”.
Repeat after me
When this outstanding actor starred opposite Robert DeNiro in a 1999 film about a drag queen and voice coach who helps a curmudgeonly former police officer recover the power of speech after a stroke, his performance was, well, flawless. Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Flawless", philip seymour hoffman "the master".
Designing rock star
Never afraid to push the boundaries of his art—or his wardrobe--this multi-talented musician and actor his model daughter Zoe Kravitz has set more than one record at the Grammy Awards and is known for playing all of the instruments on many of his recordings. After founding a design company a decade ago, which focuses on furniture and interior design, the rocker announced in 2012 that he would try his hand at fashion design. Lenny kravitz clothing line, lenny kravitz marvin gaye biopic.
Royal flair
This monarch made high heels fashionable for both men and women during the 18th century by declaring them off limits to everyone except the aristocracy. Naturally, people of every class were soon wearing them, but only the nobility were allowed to wear shoes with red heels french nobility + history of red heels. Louis XIV + 4- or 5-inch heels decorated with miniature battle scenes, Louis XIV + sun king + reigned for 72.
Swishbuckler
This A-list actor has built a career on offbeat roles and swashbuckling adventure. Never afraid to blur gender lines in pursuit of a good performance, his portrayal of a transvestite film Before Night Falls is one of his most memorable. Johnny Depp films 2013.
Dressed for success
Even a leader of the free world likes to indulge in a little sartorial splendor now and then. This former U.S. president never made a secret of his preference for a stylish pair of heels above all other footwear. George w. bush, george w. bush on ranch, george w. bush + painting hobby.
Get Dorothy
Often cited as one of the finest actors of his generation, this movie star is known for roles as diverse as a confused college graduate on the make the graduate, a single father fighting to keep his son Kramer vs. Kramer and a down-and-out con man on the mean streets of Manhattan, but he created one of his most memorable roles when he put on a wig, a dress and a pair of stilettos. Dustin Hoffman, dustin hoffman "tootsie", dustin hoffman "quartet".
Stylish soldier
This legendary 12th century warrior and emperor mongol empire proved that fashion can be practical, and that even brutal conquerors can have a soft side. An expert horseman, he wore distinctive red boots with wooden heels, which most likely inspired fear in his enemies and envy among his fashion-conscious troops, but certainly kept his feet firmly in the stirrups as he rode into battle. Genghis Khan, Genghis Khan movies.
Just friends
These two actors were buddies back in the 1970s, until life took them in different directions. But they both got their start in a short-lived sitcom in which they played two struggling ad men who put on dresses and high heels in order to rent the only apartment they could afford — in a residential hotel for women. Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari in bosom buddies, bosom buddies, Peter Scolari "girls" dad.
Designed for notoriety
Demonstrating that high heels might just be back in style for men, this innovative designer of unisex, seasonal couture got the fashion world’s attention when he dressed his male models in heels (and wore a pair himself) at his New York runway show in 2009. Rad Hourani, Rad Hourani heels at fashion show, Rad Hourani.
Ladies’ man
This actor from Hollywood’s Golden Age was considered quite a ladies’ man, but when he put on women’s clothing for a 1949 screwball comedy even his dashing good looks couldn’t make him into a lady. Even so, the acrobat turned movie star scored compliments from other men in the film for his shapely legs. Cary grant, "I Was a Male War Bride".
Mr. Television
His successful transition from the vaudeville stage and radio airwaves to the small screen earned this comedian the nickname, "Mr. Television," and the title of "first genuine TV star." His weekly program NBC's Texaco Star Theater was so popular nationwide NBC's Texaco Star Theater 1948–55 that the sale of movie tickets noticeably declined on Tuesday nights, the sale of television sets skyrocketed, and many restaurants, theaters and other business shut down during his broadcast hour. Milton Berle, Milton Berle in drag.
Rock royalty
This 5-foot-2 1980s rock legend is so crazy about high heels that he has high-heeled shoes or boots custom made to match every one of his outfits. Rumor has it that even his bedroom slippers aren't flats. When he isn’t tooling around town in his little red Corvette, chances are you can find him trying on shoes. Prince concert, prince concert dates 2013.
Picture perfect
This English king, sometimes called the "Merry Monarch," is best remembered for restoring the monarchy to England english monarchy restored in 1658 after Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War ended royal rule for a time, but we remember him for his stylish footwear. His coronation portrait from 1661 shows him wearing a pair of enormous heels in the French style, even though he was over 6 feet tall when wearing socks. Charles II, King of England, british royal family.
Ready to duke it out?
It’s not that this guy was high and mighty, but if you had compared him to a woman because of his choice of footwear, you’d likely have had a fight on your hands. By all accounts, this rugged actor was a man’s man, on and off the screen. Still, nothing made him happier than a pair of high-heeled boots. John Wayne.
Twice as hot
In a classic movie comedy from the 1950s the famous film some like it hot, two male musicians are forced to flee for their lives after witnessing a mob hit. To elude their pursuers, they dress as women and join an all-female band that's headed out of town. But as you might expect, their efforts to stay out of hot water just get them in deeper and deeper — until everything works out in the end. Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis in “Some Like It Hot”, marilyn monroe, "some like it hot" film.
Dance to the music
This statuesque model, recording artist and drag queen is comfortable being called either "he" or "she," but goes by the unusual name he received from his mother Louisiana, United States. A man — or woman — of many talents, this performer became famous in the club scenes of Atlanta and New York, had a hit disco song and now hosts a popular reality TV show. RuPaul, rupaul drag race.
Music man
This iconic rock legend has inspired generations of music fans, who admire his musical talent as well as his willingness to continually reinvent himself. Openly bisexual, this pop star had a well-publicized affair with Mick Jagger and has been married to a supermodel iman for more than 20 years. David bowie, david bowie through the years.
Dangerous style
For this celebrity hair stylist and reality TV star, high heels are part of his signature style. On the other hand, wearing those heels may make it harder for this tall man to hit the deck when the bullets start flying on this reality TV show real housewives of atlanta. Derek J, real housewives of atlanta.
Sensible shoes
This actor’s gift at doing impressions came in handy when he had to don women’s clothing and transform himself into an elderly English matron for this 1993 movie "Mrs. Doubtfire”, where he plays a divorced father who will do anything to stay close to his kids. Robin Williams in “Mrs. Doubtfire”, Robin Williams in “Mrs. Doubtfire”, robin williams "crazy ones".
Currying favor
Some people are horrified by this actor’s mid-1970s performance as a transvestite and mad scientist, while others look for opportunities to watch it again and again. Ah, well, fame is a rocky road. Regardless, the actor’s first film appearance made him a star — and a cult figure — and is sure to be the role with which he will always be most closely associated. Tim Curry in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, Tim Curry "clone wars".
Man on a swing
When this legendary rock star took on the role of a transvestite chanteuse in a 1997 film about the persecution of homosexuals in Nazi Germany, it was soon clear that he wasn’t just another honky-tonk woman. Mick Jagger singing “Streets of Berlin” in the movie “Bent”.
Repeat after me
When this outstanding actor starred opposite Robert DeNiro in a 1999 film about a drag queen and voice coach who helps a curmudgeonly former police officer recover the power of speech after a stroke, his performance was, well, flawless. Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Flawless", philip seymour hoffman "the master".
Designing rock star
Never afraid to push the boundaries of his art—or his wardrobe--this multi-talented musician and actor his model daughter Zoe Kravitz has set more than one record at the Grammy Awards and is known for playing all of the instruments on many of his recordings. After founding a design company a decade ago, which focuses on furniture and interior design, the rocker announced in 2012 that he would try his hand at fashion design. Lenny kravitz clothing line, lenny kravitz marvin gaye biopic.
